Defense Minister Serge Sargsyan moderately optimistic about the Karabakh
conflict settlement
01.09.2006 16:42
Anna Nazaryan
“Radiolur”
On the occasion of the Knowledge Day RA Defense Minister Serge
Sargsyan visited the Military Institute after Monte Melkonayn. The
minister learned about the situation in the Institute and promised to
undertake measures to make the Institute one of the exemplary
educational establishments in Yerevan.
The Minister also spoke about domestic policy issues. President of the
Republican Party Council declared he does not consider the `Prosperous
Armenia’ Party an opponent. The `Prosperous Armenia’ is a force that
has declared about its political objectives. What this force will be
like, we’ll know after the elections,’ the Minister said.
What does Serge Sargsyan think about the rumors that there are many
criminals among the Republicans? `Let them go and check their party
lists,’ the Minister suggested.
As for the Karabakh issue, the Defense Minister is moderately
optimistic: ` The year is not over yet, and we cannot say we have no
expectations.’
In Serge Sargsyan’s words, 2007 military budget of Armenia will
increase parallel to the GDP growth, and the military expences will
not increase at the cost of the reduction of financing to other
spheres. As for Azerbaijan, the Minister considers it will not reduce
its military budget, notwithstanding the urging of the European Union.

Armenia to participate in the
01.09.2006 17:53
Alisa Gevorgyan
“Radiolur”
`Elite Model Look’ is the most celebrated contest in the fashion
market of the world. This year Armenia will for the first time
participate in the contest. The Office of the contest agency headed by
Vice Miss Europe Lusine Tovmasyan was opened in Yerevan. The best out
of the 24 participants will be chosen on September 7 during the
contest to be held at the Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet.
`This is a very famous contest. The doors of different model agencies
will be open for the winner. The contest in Armenia is held consistent
with international standards,’ chief producer of the Public TV Hrach
Keshishyan told ` Radiolur.’
The preparations of the `Elite Model Look’ contest have been under way
for several months. The 24 beauties have been elected by a large
jury. `The jury was comprised of both plastic surgeons, photographers,
directors, designers and other specialists. All the girls are under
21. The participants are expected to demonstrate artistry and
intellect,’ Hrach Keshishyan said.
During the first month the girls were holding the trainings in
Yerevan. No they have been isolated and are working in one of the
hotels in Sevan.
In two months the winner will leave for Thailand to participate in the
main ` Elite Model Look’ contest. It should be mentioned that viewers
of the Public TV will have the opportunity to watch both contests
live.

Today is the Knowledge Day

ArmRadio.am
01.09.2006 10:44
Today is the 1st of September ` the Knowledge Day. On this occasion
congratulating messages were issued by RA President Robert Kocharyan,
NA Chairman Tigran Torosyan and Prime Minister Andranik Margaryan. The
Catholicos of All Armenians Garegin II noted in his address that the
educational achievements are the best victory of our people on the way
to a prosperous and thriving life, to the fulfillment of all our
dreams.
Today 9 081 first grade pupils went to school in Yerevan as compared
with 10 873 in 2005.

Festive events started in Stepanakert

ArmRadio.am
01.09.2006 12:05
The festive events dedicated to the 15th anniversary of declaration of
independence started in Nagorno Karabakh.
This evening a festive meeting, featuring NKR authorities and society,
guests from Armenia, Russia, Abkhazia, South Ossetia and other
countries will be held in Stepanakert, ArnInfo reports.
The delegations invited to participate in the celebration will be
received by NKR President Arkady Ghukasyan.
The first day of the academic year in Karabakh was dedicated to the
15th anniversary of declaration of NKR independence. In the framework
of the celebration war veterans will be awarded orders. Participants
of the Great Patriotic War, families of those who fell during the
Artsakhi war and the handicapped will receive financial assistance.
A number of cultural and sport events are also scheduled. The actors
and singers from Karabakh and Armenia will perform both in capital
Stepanaeket and in the regions of the Republic.
The celebration will be concluded with a salute.

President Kochayan’s congratulating message on Artsakh’s Independence Day

ArmRadio.am
01.09.2006 12:32
Dear compatriots,
I congratulate you on the occasion of the 15th anniversary of
declaration of independence. Artsakhi people have made their
historical choice: they have defended their national rights in an
imposed war, and today they are building a free and democratic
state. Powerful Karabakh is the greatest memorial to the immortal
heroes of the liberation war in Artsakh.
The state construction in Nagorno Karabakh is directed at the
multifaceted development of the country and the rise of the Living
standards. The existence of a firm and democratic statehood in
Artsakh is necessary for the peaceful and fair settlement of the
Karabakh conflict.
It is the duty of the republic of Armenia and all Armenians contribute
to the development and mightiness, as well as the international
recognition of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic. Once again I
congratulate all of us on this great jubilee and wish peace and
progress.’

Panorama.am
13:28 01/09/06

EDUCATION MINISTER LECTURES AT SCHOOL
The Minister of Education Levon Lazarian lectured
today, September 1, for the 10th grade schoolchildren
of School after Hambarzum Galstian. The lecture was
part of the open door program at schools during which
political actors will deliver lectures at the
republican schools until September 21. Lazarian
prepared the students for the possible unfairness that
students may encounter during their life. `I would
like everyone to swear to yourself that you will be
loyal to your motherland despite of the fact whether
this motherland will enjoy prosperity and happiness or
will undergo hard days,’ minister Lazarian told
students. The minister delivered his greatest vision
to the children – to celebrate the 150th independence
day of Armenia at the same school. /Panorama.am/

Armenian delegation headed by Prime Minister Andranik Margaryan leaving for
Stepanakert

ArmRadio.am
01.09.2006 11:35
Armenian delegation headed by Prime Minister Andranik Margaryan will leave
for Stepanakert today to participate in the celebration of the 15th
anniversary of declaration of NKR independence, MEDIAMAX agency reports.
Representatives of a number of countries have been invited to participate in
the celebration.

Panorama.am
13:56 01/09/06

16 REFUGEE FAMILIES HANDED OVER HOUSING CERTIFICATES
Sixteen refugee-families from Azerbaijan, who resided in a hostel at
70/1 Moldovakan address, received certificates on flat ownership
today. Aram Harutunyan, minister of city building, told reporters that
the certificates for 1-room flats cost 6.511 million Armenian
drams. The Ministry of City Building relies on market prices submitted
by the State Cadastre. In his words, some 590 refugee-families
received such certificates last year.
Gagik Yeganyan, head of agency for migration and refugees, informed
the reporters that another 220 families, residing in Kotaik region,
will receive such certificates by the end of the year. The state
budget envisages 875 million Armenia drams for such purposes.
Program 2005-2007, with a budget of over $25 million, will provide
housing to 3200 refugee-families. As of today, 10.5 thousand refugees
live in Armenia. /Panorama.am/
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress

STATE AWARDS AND HONORARY TITLES OF NKR GIVEN

YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 1, NOYAN TAPAN – ARMENIANS TODAY. On the occasion
of the 15th anniversary of NKR Independence, NKR President Arkady
Ghoukassian signed a decree on giving NKR state awards and honorary
titles. According to NKR President’s Press Office, among them, writer,
publicist, public and political figure Zori Balayan was given the
title Hero of Artsakh and the award Golden Eagle. – the Catholicos of
All Armenians was given the order Grigor Lusavorich. – RA Prime
Minister Andranik Margarian was awarded the order Grigor Lusavorich
for his activity aimed at prosperity of Artsakh.

`Karekin II Work Project’ will get Blessing from His Holiness

ArmRadio.am
01.09.2006 18:02
At 3 pm on September 4th in Armenia Marriott Hotel an opening ceremony
of ` His Holiness Karekin II Work Project’ will take a place.
His Holiness Karekin II will give His blessing to the project during
the ceremony. Volunteer construction works will be taken place in
Gavar, Gegharkunik region.
>From September 4 to 9 volunteers from different countries (USA,
Europe and Canada), different backgrounds (church dignitaries and high
ranking officials) churches (Armenian Apostolic and NCCCA) ages and
occupations will come together to finish construction of a 24-unit
condominium building in Gavar, region of Gegharkunik for the needy
families, already selected by HFH Armenia in the frame of the Armenian
Building on Faith 2006.
In the number of International volunteers that are coming to Armenia a
team of National Council of Churches of Christ of America led by the
General Secretary Dr. Bob Edgar, Chair of the International Board of
Director Dr. Nic Retsinas and the Chair of the Board of Directors for
Europe and Central Asia Area Paul Eckelshot and of course the
Catholicos and Supreme Patriarch of All Armenians His Holiness Karekin
II.
On April 20th an agreement between Habitat for Humanity and Armenian
Apostolic Church was assigned. In the frame of this agreement
`Catholicos Karekin II Work Project ` Armenian Build on Faith’ was
launched. HFH Armenia will build 37 homes in the frame of this
project, symbolizing The Holy See of Mother Echmiadzin and 36 dioceses
of Armenian Apostolic Church.